Highlights
- Legendary rally-derived performance saloon, fitted with the sought-after Prodrive Performance Pack
- Particularly low odometer reading of just 29,801 miles
- 11 stamps in the service book
- Clean MOT valid until August 2026
The Appeal
The Subaru Impreza became an icon of the performance car world through its extraordinary success in international rallying, piloted to victory by drivers such as Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg. Central to both the competition cars and their road-going counterparts was Subaru’s advanced symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, paired with the marque’s unmistakable turbocharged flat-four engine and its instantly recognisable burble.
Developed by Banbury-based motorsport specialist Prodrive – the same company responsible for Subaru’s World Rally Championship efforts – the Prodrive Performance Pack (PPP) was conceived as a factory-approved upgrade package bridging the gap between the standard WRX and the range-topping STI. The package combined revised engine management, a stainless-steel exhaust system, an uprated fuel pump and revised intercooler hoses to deliver to give a 40bhp boost and 16% increase in torque.
Finished in Premium Silver Metallic, this PPP-equipped example remains a sharp and contemporary-looking sports saloon and has covered fewer than 30,000 miles from new. Whether added to a collection, enjoyed on spirited weekend drives or exercised on track, it promises to deliver the engaging performance and characterful soundtrack for which the Impreza became so revered.

Key Information
- Mileage: 29,801 miles (warranted through MOT history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 3 August 2026, clean first-time pass
- Technical specs: Turbocharged 2.0-litre flat-four, five-speed manual gearbox
- Paperwork: Service book and Prodrive Performance Pack certificate dated from 1 November 2003 at 1,128 miles
The Detail
- ‘Premium Silver Metallic’ paintwork over a black leather-trimmed cabin
- Specification includes heated front seats, air conditioning, and a Kenwood CD stereo
- 18-inch OZ Racing Superleggera alloy wheels, fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres
- Spare wheel and jack in boot
- Aftermarket Legacy Bass Boost controller with boot-mounted subwoofer
- Prodrive Performance Package includes revised EMS, a high-flow intercooler hose, a freer-flowing stainless-steel exhaust and an upgraded fuel pump
- Some stone chips on the front end
- Minor signs of wear on the seats and switchgear
- Kerb damage on the nearside front wheel
- Signs of ageing on the tyres
- Chassis has been undersealed but with some minor areas of surface corrosion visible
- The seller reports that car performed well on a road test with no warning lights, knocks or rattles
- The vehicle has been run only on Shell V-Power during current ownership
- 11 stamps in the service book, of which nine are from a Subaru Service Centre, including a cam belt change from 2009
- Original tax disc holder from supplying dealer, Beechdale Subaru in Derby

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